The role of devolution in driving economic growth and the opportunities presented by the Windsor Framework will be key themes at Belfast Chamber’s annual Economic Forum, taking place in partnership with Deloitte on 4th November.
Hosted by journalist Jim Fitzpatrick at W5 in Belfast, the Good Growth forum will bring together leading voices from business, economics and policy to examine the wider UK and global economic outlook, alongside the challenges and opportunities facing businesses across Belfast and Northern Ireland.
Speakers will include Baroness Sue Gray, former Chief of Staff to Sir Keir Starmer while he was Prime Minister; Kate English, Chief Economist at Deloitte; Greg Bradley, Founder of BLK BOX; and John Wyn Evans, Head of Market Analysis at Rathbones.
Clare Guinness, CEO at Belfast Chamber, commented:
“The decisions taken on devolution, trade and the wider economy will have a significant bearing on Belfast and Northern Ireland’s future growth.
This year’s Economic Forum will examine how we can make the most of the opportunities available to us while addressing the challenges facing businesses in an increasingly complex economic environment.
“We will examine how the Windsor Framework is actively supporting trade and investment and give practical realities of operating in the current economic climate, the event will bring together perspectives from across business, economics and policy. It is an opportunity to consider what good growth looks like for Northern Ireland and what is needed to strengthen our competitiveness and create opportunities for businesses across the region.”
As well as updating the audience on the global and local economic climate, the event programme will explore what further devolution could mean for Northern Ireland and how local and global businesses are levering our distinctive trading position to drive growth.
Marie Doyle, Senior Partner at Deloitte, added:
“Deloitte is pleased to return as partner for Belfast Chamber’s Economic Forum for a fifth consecutive year. As businesses navigate changing economic conditions, evolving trade relationships and uncertainty around policy, understanding the wider economic outlook and its implications for individual businesses is essential.”
With networking opportunities before the conference, during the mid-morning break and over a light lunch, the forum will provide businesses across all sectors with an opportunity to exchange ideas, gain insight and strengthen connections.
For further information and to register, visit belfastchamber.com/events.